Chapter 551 Scars and Settlements
Stella had never been fond of parties.
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Especially the kind where everyone gathered just to show off, trade shallow pleasantries, and put on fake smiles.
She had no patience for that kind of social circus.
Abraham gently pinched her cheek, indulgent as ever. “This birthday banquet’s special. You don’t have to go to any others after this, okay?”
Stella groaned, “Fine.”
Her tone couldn’t be more reluctant.
She slid off him and trudged upstairs to call Marie.
Meanwhile, Abel approached Abraham respectfully. “Abraham.”
“We’re keeping eyes on Dan–and Lance too.”
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“Mrs. Evelyn already met with Lance today. I don’t think he’ll dare make any further moves.”
Over the years, Lance had shown nothing but greedy ambition when it came to resources.
But he lacked the courage.
This time, sneaking around with Dan had landed him face–to–face with Marie–worst–case scenario.
Even if Mrs. Evelyn hadn’t stepped in, he probably would’ve backed down. But the warning made sure of it.
It was an indirect but effective way of cutting off Dan’s connections in Falvaria.
Abraham hummed in acknowledgment, the depth of his eyes sharpening with understanding.
“Keep the heat on Dan.”
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Abel nodded. “Understood.”
Derrick… looks like he plans to use Miss Marie as
was a quiet but
“You know how Miss Marie is–once she loses her
they were bound to retaliate–and Marie would inevitably get caught in
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had already grown thin over
drift and gave a low chuckle. “No limits? That’s exactly what Derrick’s banking
“…” Well. Fair
this time. “If she had limits,
Derrick and
then, Derrick walked in, catching the
His face darkened instantly.
Desperate?
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labeled that way.
more.
mouth, it sounded downright
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eye, Abraham smiled faintly. “Tell
Abel blinked. “Huh?”
Rein it in?
and spotted
added, “Can’t be
choked.
Yikes.
face went
warning cough, Abraham turned and met
a murderous
more. “Don’t
Derrick was livid.
little low? Stabbing me in
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